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Sri Lanka PM Mahinda Rajapaksa steps down; MP, 4 others killed in clashes

Sri Lanka PM Mahinda Rajapaksa steps down; MP, 4 others killed in clashes

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Sri Lanka PM Mahinda Rajapaksa steps down; MP, 4 others killed in clashes

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  1. Downloaded from: justpaste.it/7tqyh Sri Lanka PM Mahinda Rajapaksa steps down; MP, 4 others killed in clashes Houses of legislator, former minister set on fire in curfew-bound nation Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa resigned on Monday, hours after his supporters attacked anti-government protesters outside embattled President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s office, leaving at least 150 people injured and prompting authorities to impose a nationwide curfew and deploy army troops. At least two Cabinet ministers have also announced their resignations. Prime Minister Mahinda, 76, sent his resignation letter to the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa after violent scenes were

  2. witnessed in Colombo. The violence occurred as pressure mounted on the embattled government led by his younger brother and President Gotabaya to form an interim administration to overcome the worst economic crisis facing the country. A Sri Lankan parliamentarian of the ruling party of the Rajapakasas and his personal security officer were killed on Monday in clashes between anti- and pro-government protesters in the country. Amarakeerthi Athukorala, a Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP from the Polonnaruwa district, was surrounded by anti-government groups at the north western town of Nittambuwa, the police said….Sri Lanka Crisis

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